Wordless Wednesday – Super Soaker

Maine Coons are one of several cat breeds that love to play with water. Tsunami and Legend are no exceptions to this rule! They are attracted to dripping faucets like magnets. They like to swat at water drops and drink out of running faucets. They not only love their personal drinking fountains, they are frequently seen swimming in them like they are trying to cross the English Channel!

Recently, I began putting down extra water bowls to help keep them hydrated. As you can see, Tsunami had other plans for these bowls! After catching him soak in his water bowl for the umpteenth time, I get the distinct impression that what he really wants is a small wading pool to play in for the summer. What do you think? Should I succumb to his latest cat whim?

Wordless Wednesday – June 27, 2012

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Sorry to hear about Antonette’s kitty. Our old girl is 20 something and sadly I don’t think she has much time left. She doesn’t appear to be suffering but just over the past couple weeks she has gotten incredibly slow and spends most of her time (more than usual) sleeping.

It is so sad when our beloved pets age. I have lost so many cats over the years… I still mourn for each and every one of them. I pray that my two boys live long and healthy lives – and I hope that you are able to cherish your remaining days with your dear pet!

The photo of Tsunami sure makes me smile! Based on that one photo I think a small wading pool would be a great idea. Tungdil, the cat who passed away this year, loved to make waves in a large bowl of water. 🙂

Yes – I don’t know if Maine Coons will actually get IN the water and play (although there is a good chance that Tsunami might get in shallow water as I find him frequently soaking in water spills which makes me think those spills are intentional!) BUt I HAVE seen photos of certain breeds actually playing IN the water – I believe Bengals and Savannahs do – I’ve even seen photos of some cats in the shower with their owners! That’s a little much for me… but I DO find it fascinating to watch them play WITH it!

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I just love cats! 🙂 I say go for the wading pool! I can’t wait to see the WW post with those photos! 😉 Thanks for hosting. I am glad to be able to join you for another week of friendship and photos! Many blessings, Lisa

There are several – of the breeds that do, most like to play with the water – but there are a few who actually will get in it!
Most cats do not like getting wet though (as evidenced by Sparkle’s comments)! 🙂

I think a small wading pool is a splendid idea! I knew bengals like the water, but I didn’t realize there were other domestic breeds that did. I’m a bit into trivia, so thank you for the information, in addition to the adorable picture!

Something I recently found out: The Turkish Van Cat is known as the “Swimming Cat” because many members of this breed have been known to swim in the water! (if you do a search on Google, you can find pictures!)

Great idea! I’m not sure if he will actually get in it (although if it is very shallow he might as I have seen him intentionally spill water and then go lie in it to cool off) – but I have no doubt that he will at the very least splash, wash his pawas, and have a grand old time making a big mess for me to clean up – lol!

We have one cat that loves water , but won’t drink it out of a bowl. Sits at the faucet and meows when she is thirsty and then plays with the water forever before she actually takes a drink. But, of course, since cats rule literally … we stand at the faucet and keep it on for her. Have a wonderful week …

Drinkwell makes a fabulous line of drinking fountains that my cats LOVE! The first cat I introduced it to literally hugged her fountain and slept next to it for the first few nights, she loved it so much! Many cats prefer drinking running water and it is supposed to be better for them. Of course mine love to play in theirs as well – so I am constantly cleaning it out – and they are so big, I had to upgrade to the LARGE, DOG SIZED fountains for them!!!

Your Tsunami reminds me of my Calvin who passed away in 2009. He too was a Maine Coon. Chessie (also a Maine Coon) is still with us and turned 15 yesterday. Maine Coons are gorgeous Gentle Giants and yours looks exceptional.

Before going the wading pool route, how about trying a dish pan? You know those square, semi-shallow plastic pans? Just to see if they would like that much water (and how big of mess they could make with it).

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